Gustave Flaubert
French novelist (1821–1880)
Gustave Flaubert was born on December 12, 1821 in Rouen and died on May 8, 1880 in Croisset, aged 58. Recorded occupations: novelist, writer and dramaturge. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: literary realism. Fields of work: prose and jurisprudence. Notable works include “Madame Bovary”, “Salammbô”, “Bouvard et Pécuchet”, “Sentimental Education”, “The Temptation of Saint Anthony” and “Three Tales”. Educated at International lycée François-Ier, Paris Law Faculty and Lycée Pierre-Corneille. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour.
- Born
- December 12, 1821 · Rouen
- Died
- May 8, 1880 · Croisset
- Age at death
- 58
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- novelist, writer, dramaturge
- Movements
- literary realism
- Notable works
- Madame Bovary, Salammbô, Bouvard et Pécuchet, Sentimental Education, The Temptation of Saint Anthony, Three Tales
- Education
- International lycée François-Ier, Paris Law Faculty, Lycée Pierre-Corneille
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 107 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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